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My friend has low energy, dry skin, cancer/tumor and occasional weakness, i wish i could help him but i think he needs a doctor. personally i think he is deficient in iodine because most people in the usa have this deficiency. i've been having trouble co
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I : I would definitely get him tested for metabolic/endocrine disorder, especially his thyroid.
Answered 10/3/2016
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What kind of cancer?: If your friend has cancer, he should definitely see a doc. Good luck!
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